- anterior knee pain - pain worse going downhill - grinding or clicking sensation at front of the knee - after prolonged sitting there is pseudo-locking where the knee stiffens in flexed position

Patellofemoral Dysfunction Flashcards by Emma Feechan

define

excessive grinding of the patella on the femur

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presentation

anterior knee pain
pain worse going downhill
grinding or clicking sensation at front of the knee
after prolonged sitting there is pseudo-locking where the knee stiffens in flexed position

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management

physiotherapy to rebalance quads
taping may alleviate symptoms
surgery is last resort with release of tight lateral retinaculum

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Patellofemoral Dysfunction Flashcards

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